WELCOME to ALDERSGATE - Aldersgate United Methodist Church

Mission Awareness Overnight ~ 4th and 5th Graders
Who: 4th and 5th Graders and their friends also in 4th and 5th Grade
When: Friday, April 29 6pm - Saturday, April 30 10am
What: Kids can make an impact on the world! We’ll be working on several mission projects PLUS
having lots of fun as we wrap-up our Summit Seeker Season. Watch your email for more
information or contact Jodie Dodson at [email protected]
UPCOMING IRONMEN EVENTS
May 19 "A Story Worth Living" Film 7:30pm
June 13 GOLF OUTING: Hanover Country Club 9am Shotgun
August 20 BBQ and Game Night 4:30pm
September 16-18 CABIN Retreat Potter County (Limited to 8 spots)
November 11 Veterans Day
To register or questions contact Todd Cressler: [email protected] or 810-6966
Visit www.ironmenstrong.org FACEBOOK: IRONMENAUMC
VBS is for Both Children and Adults!
VBS Season is Coming Soon! Catch the Wave of God's Amazing Love June 6-10 from 6:15-8:30pm.
VBS is open to all children 2 years old by January 1st, 2016 through 5th Grade. Adults ~ we need
you as well! Being a Crew leader is an awesome way to experience VBS through the eyes of a
child. We also need assistance in Games, Crafts, Snacks and Floaters. Willing to “step up” and lead
in VBS? Perhaps this is the year to get a little more involved. Key leadership roles are still needed
to make our VBS a success. Help is definitely provided.. You’re never alone! Please prayerfully
consider stepping up this year and contact me, Jodie Dodson at 737-7923 x107 or
[email protected] with questions or for more information. Volunteers and
participants can register on-line at https://2016.cokesburyvbs.com/aldersgatetrailblazers
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Rewarding opportunity to gain valuable experience working with troubled youth in a Summer Day
Program beginning in June. Seasonal employment is available to coincide with semester breaks.
Preferred qualifications:
At least 21 years of age by June 1, 2016
Pass background clearance and physical
We hire through the PHEAA work study program. You will receive valuable experience, training in
several specialty areas, and a summer full of memories to last a lifetime. To apply,
write to: Summer Day Program
OR contact:
5120 Simpson Ferry Rd.
E-mail - [email protected]
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone - Loren at 717-766-7652
Small group study materials
Do you have any Bible studies or books that you have used here at Aldersgate over time that are
gathering dust at your house? If so, would you consider bringing them back to the church where
they can be placed in the Resource Room to be available to be used by other groups or individuals?
Items can be brought to the church office and given to Sandi Tobias, Director of Discipleship
Ministries. We will then try and catalog them so they can be signed out by others wishing to use
them. If your small group is in need of materials, check the Resource Room for ideas.
2016 “Shot at Life” Event
The 4th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot to benefit the Capital Area Pregnancy Centers (CAPC) is being
held on Saturday, April 30 at the Warrington Gun Club. Have lunch, blast some clays (all
experience levels welcomed), enjoy the fellowship and support the CAPC’s pro-life ministry. It’s a
GREAT EVENT . . . It’s a GREAT CAUSE . . . AND . . . It’s at a GREAT COST! Great door prizes too!
Registration forms are available at the Worship Information Center outside the sanctuary. For
more information, visit the CAPC website at www.capc4u.org or call Jeni at 761-4410.
When the Game is Over It All Goes Back in the Box
Please complete the end of session survey that your group leader should have given you and
return it to the “Discipleship” mailbox outside of the FLC. Group leaders should return dvds and
any extra materials to the same mailbox.
United Methodist Night at Harrisburg Senators game April 30
The Camp and Retreat Ministry of the Susquehanna Conference and the Harrisburg Senators invite
us to a night of fun and fellowship at Metro Bank Park on April 30 th. Gates Open at 4:30 pm and the
first pitch is at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and $3 from each ticket will donated back to the
Campership Fund to help provide children, youth, and adults with the church camp experience.
Come early to watch Bishop Jeremiah Park throw out one of the first pitches! Stick around after
the game for kids to run the bases! First 2000 kids 12 and under will receive a Hershey Park Pass
valid through June 2016. Ticket order forms are available at the Worship Information Center
outside the sanctuary. For more information, contact Jess Moyer or L.K. Thompson with the
Senators at 231-4444 or email [email protected] or
[email protected] with any questions.
Announcements
WELCOME to ALDERSGATE
We’re delighted to have you with us today!
Our desire is that you sense the love of Jesus during your time here
and that you discover how much God values you.
If we can serve you in any way, please feel free to call on us.
Our Identity/Vision
We exist to:
“Reach with the Heart of God
for the Lives of our community!”
Our Mission/Purpose
Gathered to Grow - Scattered to Sow:
“To reach and grow disciples in Jesus Christ
for the transformation of the world!”
Aldersgate Staff
Troy Howell, Pastor: [email protected]
David Watkins, Assistant Pastor: [email protected]
Sheri Dohner, Director of Worship Ministries: [email protected]
Kathleen Blazey, Preschool Director: [email protected]
Jodie Dodson, Director of Children’s Ministries: [email protected]
Carol Diffenbaugh, Director of Health Ministries: [email protected]
Sheryl Behr, Youth Director: [email protected]
Sandi Tobias, Discipleship Director: [email protected]
Carol Purdom/Christy Zakis Malpass: [email protected]
Carl Wagner, Facility Manager: [email protected]
Maureen Nacci, Child Care Provider
Kristi Prowell, Accompanist
Office hours: Monday—Thursday 8:30 am—3:30 pm, Friday 8:30 am—12:30 pm
SUNDAY SCHOOL
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Birth - 23 months: Infant Nursery
2 Year Olds: Toddler Nursery
3 Year Olds: Room 102
4 Year Old/Pre-K: Room 104
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Kindergarten: Room 207
First Grade: Room 210
Second Grade: Room 205
Third Grade: Room 201
4th/5th Grade: Rooms 206/208
PRAYER CONCERNS
We are Privileged to Hold One Another in Prayer:
Bernice Shaffer; Zedna Haverstock; Pastor Galina; Dixie Baer; Jane Campbell; Ron Campbell; Nancy S;
Rob Yoho; Gertrude; Sandi P.; Dennis Red and family upon the death of his brother Samuel; Heath and
his parents; Dottie Stepp and family upon the death of Dottie’s sister Joy; Kelly Shaffer; Patricia Baker;
Tammy Tharp; Stewart Moyer; Ryan and Katie Eisenhour upon the death of their son Eli Mitchell
Active Military Personnel Serving Overseas:
David Gallagher; Seth Bake
If you know an active duty soldier you would like lifted in prayer, please contact the church office or
[email protected] and share his/her name. We will list their name in the bulletin
and continue to hold them in prayer until you notify us they have returned safely home.
Want to Make a Request or Receive Ministry Information?
Please use the Communication Card to provide or change your contact information
and/or to request information about any aspect of church life at Aldersgate. Just
drop it in the offering plate, leave it at the Welcome Center, or bring it to the
church office.
Divorced: You don’t have to go through it alone!
Come and join a DivorceCare group. Meet people who understand the pain your divorce has
caused. DivorceCare has started meeting every Thursday evening at 6:30pm. You are invited to
join us any week and become part of a small group of people who are also experiencing divorce.
You’ll meet others who understand what you are feeling and who will be able to offer you
encouragement. DivorceCare meets weekly for 13 weeks, featuring 13 dynamic video seminars
featuring renowned experts on divorce and recovery.
DivorceCare is nondenominational and features biblical teaching for recovering from divorce.
Weekly seminar topics include: What’s Happening to Me, The Road to Healing/Finding Help,
Facing My Anger, Depression, Loneliness, New Relationships, KidCare, Financial Survival and
more…
Come join us for the next 13 week session which started Thursday March 17th, 6:30pm to 8pm at
Aldersgate United Methodist Church. To register or for more information contact Carol at
737.7923 ext. 104.
“Lost & Found”: AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) & Al-Anon (Family/Friends of Alcoholics)
EVERY SATURDAY 6pm to 7:15pm in the Youth Room. The Lost & Found Group combines AA
(Alcoholics Anonymous) & Al-Anon (Family & Friends of Alcoholics.) A speaker from each (AA and
Al-Anon) will share their story followed by discussion. “Program Birthdays” are celebrated each
month.
At Al-Anon group meetings the friends and family members of problem drinkers share their
experiences and learn how to apply the principles of the Al-Anon program to their individual
situations. They learn that they are not alone in the problems they face, and that they have
choices that lead to greater peace of mind, whether the drinker continues to drink or not. Find
out more about Al-Anon at www.al-anon.org.
For additional information contact Carol Diffenbaugh at 737-7923 ext. 104.
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) *Additional Day*
Starting May 17th EVERY TUESDAY and THURSDAY at 6:30pm in Room 206/208. Alcoholics
Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. There are no age
or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his
or her drinking problem. Find out more about Alcoholics Anonymous at www.aa.org. For
additional information contact Carol Diffenbaugh at 737-7923 ext. 104.
Reminder!
If you haven’t done so already, please pick up your box of giving envelopes at the Information
Center outside the sanctuary.
Learn to Knit or Crochet
Have you ever seen a handmade scarf or maybe one of our beautiful prayer blankets and think, “I’d
like to learn to do that sometime”? Well now is your opportunity to learn. Aldersgate’s Wool and
Flax group is offering knitting and crochet instruction classes. If learning to make no-sew blankets
interests you, we provide instruction on that also. Join us for some fun as you learn to make your
own unique handmade gifts. Mondays at 6:00 pm and Wednesdays at 1:00 pm in Room 203.
If you have any questions, contact Kim Dolbin at [email protected] or Sue Shockey at
[email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities
VBS Work Session Dates Announced
Mark your calendars, VBS will be here before you know it! A work session will be held
Wednesday, April 27, from 6:30-8pm. Come when you can and stay as late as you are able. Help
prepare for Surf Shack VBS: Catch the Wave of God's Amazing Love being held June 6-10th.
It’s Time for Election Day Bake Sale
Election Day is April 26. Help is needed to prepare tomorrow Monday April 25 and to serve during
Election Day on April 26. Donations of baked goods are needed for the bake sale. Sign up to help
outside the Family Life Center. For more information, contact Lulamae Lotz at 717-761-1076.
Dogs for God
This ministry consists of a group of caring individuals called to spread the joy, happiness and the
name of Christ using the assistance of their bonded relationships with their dogs to reach the
elderly, homebound, hospitalized, etc. Please mark your calendar for Tues April 26 - 6:30 - Sarah
Todd. For more information contact Pam Caserta at [email protected].
Bethesda Mobile Mission– May 27
As part of the Bethesda Mission, the Mobile Mission is an outreach program that goes into the
heart of Harrisburg from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am to meet the needs of the homeless by bringing food,
clothing and necessities and share the love of Christ. The next Mobile Mission is May 27, 2016.
Please meet at the church parking lot at 8:15 pm to carpool. If you have any questions or would
like to sign up, please contact Lorraine Wagner at 717-732-5487.
Krichev Korner: Update From Our Sister Church in Belarus
Our dear American friends, hello!!!!
I hope that you all are well and healthy!
We live and worship Our Great God-Father!
Dear brothers and sisters, we all thank you for your LOVE to us.
I send many pictures, its say about our life for Jesus Christ.
29 November 2015 we celebrated 17 years old our Church "Revival." We had guests from
Estonia. This was really GOOD DAY!!!!!!!
Then we had Merry Christmas holiday. Very good time! Our Youth Ministry invited people in
streets to visit our Church "Revival"
Then we visited Hospital, where live very old and single people. Every Sunday after Church
Service we come in this Hospital and say old and single people about Jesus Christ!!!!
I want say that our Church "Revival" is very important place for people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I VERY LOVE
EVERY PEOPLE!
this is my life! this is my breath!!!
Dear brothers and sisters, I thank you very much for your care about us! We can do very many
good things for God's Kingdom!!!!
About me.
I only hope in Jesus Christ. 12 February I must go in Minsk for tests. This will be BIG exams.
Please, pray for me, because I have new health hazard.
Jesus Christ is my Lord!!!! I want live and I will live!
Next letter more about our life!
With Jesus Love for you pastor Galina
Together, We Give Faithfully Because Of God’s Great Faithfulness.
Our $894,215 Spending Plan for Ministry in 2016 calls for weekly tithes and offerings of
$17,103.
Our Year-to-Date Offerings = $285,677.15
Our Year-to-Date Projected Need = $273,648
8:00
9:30
11:00
Youth Sunday Worship
(including 4th & 5th graders)
95
222
138
Sunday School
(Preschool-3rd grade)
X
x
Serving Today April 24, 2016
Acolyte:
8:00
9:30
11:00
Ethan Strite
Jackie Capers
Caden Dolbin
Nursery:
9:30
11:00
Maureen Nacci, Sharon Seibert, Cindy Davis
Maureen Nacci, Robin Fisher
Ushers:
8:00
9:30
11:00
Margaret Mazza, Sandy Witmer, Sue Shockey
Mark Reisinger, Dottie Morrison, Carol Wesley,
Rhonda Merwine
Tony Cerullo, Norm Runk, Tina Lebo, Carl Wagner
Welcome
Center:
8:00
9:30
11:00
Sue Shockey
Linda Bryson
Lisa Laubauch
Worship Leader:
Praise Team:
Dan DeArment
Dennis McMichael, Gary Hayworth, Mike Benson, Allen Clippinger,
Jen Stumbaugh
Stephen Rutt
Steve Schach
Sound Technician:
Computer Support:
Monday 04/25
4:00 pm IronMen Small Group-Room 203
6:00 pm Wool & Flax-Room 203
6:30 pm Hearts & Hands- Chapel
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal– Sanctuary
Tuesday 04/26
Election Day
9:15 am Tuesday Morning Women’s Studies- Rooms 206/208
6:15 pm IronMen Small Group-Room 203
Thursday 04/28
11:00 am Mature Methodist Meeting- Youth Room
6:30 pm AA Meeting- Room 206/208
6:30 pm Divorce Care- Room 202
Attendance
45
Sunday 04/24
All Day Pittsburg Project
8:00 am Sunday Worship Service
9:30 am Sunday Worship Service
9:30 am Sunday School
11:00 am Sunday Worship Service
12:30 pm Trailblazer Sunday Speaking Parts– Sanctuary
1:00 pm Trailblazer Sunday Musical Practice– Sanctuary
6:00 pm Youth Sunday- FLC
Wednesday 04/27
1:00 pm Wool & Flax-Room 203
6:30 pm Operation Timothy for Men- Room 203
6:30 pm Operation Timothy for Women– Room 201
6:30 pm VBS Work session- FLC
7:00 pm Disciple Class- Rooms 207 and 211
Stewardship of Our Financial Gifts & Our Presence for the
Week of April 17, 2016
Attendance
Activities for the Week of April 24 , 2016
You may view the full calendar on www.aldersgatechurch.net.
Friday 04/29
9:00 am M&M Volunteer Ministry-Resource Room
9:00 am IronMen Small Group-Room 203
6:00 pm Summit Seekers Overnight- FLC
Saturday 04/30
12:00 am Summit Seekers Overnight- FLC
7:30 am IronMen Bible Study Book of John- Youth Room
6:00 pm Lost & Found Group (AA/Al-Anon)- Youth Room
Sunday 05/01
8:00 am Sunday Worship Service
9:30 am Sunday Worship Service
9:30 am Sunday School
11:00 am Sunday Worship Service
2:00 pm Adventure Club and Summit Seekers
4:30 pm Youth Praise Team- Sanctuary
5:45 Girl Scouts Troop 10567- Room 210
6:00 pm Girl Scouts Troop 11596- Room 201
6:00 pm Youth Sunday- FLC
Aldersgate is a "Safe Sanctuary Church"
What does that mean? “Safe Sanctuary” means that all ministry staff and volunteers working
with children or youth under age 18 (and vulnerable adults) have obtained the appropriate
Pennsylvania and FBI criminal and child-welfare clearances, and have received direction for
compliance with Safe Sanctuary Policy of The United Methodist Church. Your children - God's
children - are important to us! Any questions regarding Safe Sanctuary and how to obtain the
clearances, etc. can be directed to Jodie Dodson, Director of Children’s Ministries, who oversees
Safe Sanctuary here at Aldersgate Church.
1480 Jerusalem Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 737-7923 x 100 Fax: (717) 737-9977
www.aldersgatechurch.net // email: [email protected]
Aldersgate Church
A United Methodist Congregation
“Reaching with the Heart of God
for the Lives of Our Community”
April 24, 2016
GOD’S BLESSINGS ARE UPON US
Gathering and Greeting in Jesus’ Name
Worship Through Song
We Offer Ourselves in Prayer Before Our Maker
By prayer, come as you are that you might become what God intends …
Ministry Moments: Missions “Receiving Area”
Presenting God’s Tithes and Our Offerings
“For God so love the world that he gave …”
– John 3:16
Opening the Scriptures: Luke 4:14-30
The Message: How Can We Be Christ’s Church in This?
“The Disease of Me, The Disgust of Us, and the Dust-Bin of Dissension”
Don’t Let The Devil Destroy The Joy of Discipleship!
Ephesians 4:25-32 – So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth
to our neighbors, for we are members of one another. Be angry but do not sin;
do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil.
Thieves must give up stealing; rather let them labor and work honestly with their
own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy. Let no evil talk
come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is
need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. And do not
grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were marked with a seal for the
day of redemption. Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and
wrangling and slander, together with all malice, and be kind to one another,
tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.”
GOD’S BLESSINGS MUST FLOW BEYOND US!
Overflow to the World with the
Measure Christ Has Given You!